Diyarbakır
The best months to visit Diyarbakır are April, May and October.
- Temperature
- between -2° and 39°
- Rain
- spread through the year
- Daylight
- 10 h in December to 15 h in June
Diyarbakır is the largest Kurdish-majority city in Turkey. It is the administrative center of Diyarbakır Province. It is considered one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world, having been continually inhabited since c. 8,000 BCE.
- Country
- 🇹🇷 Türkiye
- Elevation
- 678 m
- Population
- 1,833,684
- Time zone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates
- 37.91, 40.22
When to go to Diyarbakır
The best months to visit Diyarbakır are April, May and October. In Diyarbakır, daytime highs go from 6° in January to 39° in July. The wettest month is March (79 mm) and the driest is July (1 mm). From December to February, nights drop below freezing. From June to September, highs go above 33°.
The best months to go: Apr · May · Oct
Weather in Diyarbakır month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | 6° | 9° | 14° | 21° | 27° | 34° | 39° | 38° | 33° | 25° | 15° | 9° |
| low | -2° | -1° | 3° | 7° | 12° | 18° | 22° | 21° | 16° | 10° | 3° | -1° |
| rain | 75 mm | 73 mm | 79 mm | 71 mm | 40 mm | 8 mm | 1 mm | 1 mm | 3 mm | 31 mm | 54 mm | 75 mm |
1970–2000 normals (WorldClim 2.1). Monthly rainfall total.
Diyarbakır, month by month
Diyarbakır in January
6° / -2° · 75 mm · 10 hCold and some rain, frost at night.
What to pack: a winter coat, a warm hat, gloves and a compact umbrella
Diyarbakır in February
9° / -1° · 73 mm · 11 hCold and some rain, frost at night.
What to pack: a winter coat, a warm hat, gloves and a compact umbrella
Diyarbakır in March
14° / 3° · 79 mm · 12 hCool and some rain.
What to pack: layers, a coat and a compact umbrella
Diyarbakır in April
21° / 7° · 71 mm · 13 hMild and some rain. Ideal time to go.
What to pack: layers, a coat and a compact umbrella
Diyarbakır in May
27° / 12° · 40 mm · 14 hMild and some rain. Ideal time to go.
What to pack: light clothes, a jacket for the evening and a compact umbrella
Diyarbakır in June
34° / 18° · 8 mm · 15 hVery hot and dry.
What to pack: light clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
Diyarbakır in July
39° / 22° · 1 mm · 15 hVery hot and dry.
What to pack: light clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
Diyarbakır in August
38° / 21° · 1 mm · 14 hVery hot and dry.
What to pack: light clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
Diyarbakır in September
33° / 16° · 3 mm · 12 hVery hot and dry.
What to pack: light clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
Diyarbakır in October
25° / 10° · 31 mm · 11 hMild and dry. Ideal time to go.
What to pack: light clothes and a jacket for the evening
Diyarbakır in November
15° / 3° · 54 mm · 10 hCool and some rain.
What to pack: layers, a coat and a compact umbrella
Diyarbakır in December
9° / -1° · 75 mm · 10 hCold and some rain, frost at night.
What to pack: a winter coat, a warm hat, gloves and a compact umbrella
10 hHow far Diyarbakır is from other cities in Türkiye
- Malatya231 km 58 min · 3 h 3 min
- Erzurum318 km 1 h 3 min · 3 h 53 min
- Gaziantep311 km 1 h 5 min · 3 h 27 min
- Trabzon604 km 1 h 10 min · 7 h 20 min
- Kayseri563 km 1 h 16 min · 6 h 59 min
- Adana525 km 1 h 17 min · 5 h 30 min
- Cappadocia643 km 1 h 21 min · 8 h 2 min
- Çankaya1,011 km 1 h 34 min · 10 h 8 min
58 min · 
3 h 3 minOther distances from Diyarbakır
- Istanbul1,443 km 14 h 23 min
- Ankara1,012 km 10 h 6 min
- Bursa1,367 km 14 h 40 min
- İzmir1,416 km 15 h 52 min
- Konya863 km 9 h 10 min
- Antalya1,061 km 12 h 11 min
- Esenyurt1,477 km 14 h 39 min
- Eskişehir1,221 km 12 h 31 min
- Küçükçekmece1,473 km 14 h 37 min
- Bağcılar1,460 km 14 h 25 min
- Bahçelievler1,453 km 14 h 28 min
- Ümraniye1,427 km 14 h 7 min
- Bodrum1,530 km 17 h 27 min
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Diyarbakır?
The best months to visit Diyarbakır are April, May and October. In Diyarbakır, daytime highs go from 6° in January to 39° in July.
When does it rain most in Diyarbakır?
The wettest month is March (79 mm) and the driest is July (1 mm).
Is it cold in Diyarbakır?
Yes. In January, lows fall to -2°. From December to February, nights drop below freezing.
Is it hot in Diyarbakır?
Yes. In July, highs reach 39°. From June to September, highs go above 33°.
What to pack for Diyarbakır?
In January, the coldest month, pack a winter coat, a warm hat, gloves and a compact umbrella. In July, the warmest, light clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen.
How high is Diyarbakır?
Diyarbakır sits 678 metres above sea level.
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